Scientist Product Development
About The Position
Kenvue is seeking a Product Development Scientist to formulate new baby products aligned with brand strategies and provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle. The role includes conducting Design of Experiments and stability analyses, addressing project challenges, analyzing market trends to support product differentiation, and defining process parameters with manufacturing partners. The scientist will participate in cross-functional teams, plan and prioritize projects, maintain organized documentation, draft technical reports, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The position is based in Summit, New Jersey, with a hybrid work location. It reports to the Manager Baby Care R and D.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Pharmacy, with pharmaceutical or consumer products experience, such as cosmetics or OTC.
- Bachelor’s degree holders must have at least 3 years of related experience, or master’s degree holders must have 1–2 years of related experience.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment while contributing individually.
- Ability to handle routine processes and complexity, take risks, and make decisions.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Technical writing skills to create complete and accurate documents.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Effective presentation skills for clear and informative communication.
- Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy, Material Science, or another science or engineering discipline.
- Experience with consumer products such as skin care, emulsions, cleansers, hair care, oral care, baby care, and/or deodorant products.
- Technical foundation in formulated products, including emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, and structured liquids, and understanding of material chemistry.
- Experience collaborating with external partners, including manufacturing vendors and suppliers, and with technical project management.
- Ability to translate scientific insights into meaningful consumer and health care professional communications.
- Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Formulate new products aligned with the Baby brand strategy and pipeline, with supervisor oversight.
- Conduct Design of Experiments, laboratory activities, and analyses with hands-on involvement.
- Provide technical support for product lifecycle management, including post-commercialization support and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Identify project obstacles and technical risks, and evaluate potential solutions using data-driven decision-making.
- Analyze trends and the competitive landscape to develop insights that enhance product uniqueness and differentiation.
- Define critical process parameters and collaborate with manufacturing sites to establish process controls.
- Participate in cross-functional regional and/or global project teams to execute new products.
- Plan and prioritize multiple projects and tasks, meet deliverables, monitor ongoing activities, and update stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and organized project documents, data, and materials.
- Manage routine organizational processes and complexity.
- Draft and complete technical documents, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, development summary reports, specifications, and patent filings.
- Follow established standards and processes, such as GDP and GLP, to meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package.
- Paid company holidays.
- Paid vacation.
- Volunteer time.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Kenvuer Impact Networks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
